This paper addresses how acknowledging barriers to discharge prompts the reduction of patients’ LOS, which ultimately allows for a faster achievement of health outcomes, reduction of hospitalized costs and supplies, more bed time, increased service capacity, and decreased hospital workload demand, which are all desirable hospital goals nationwide. The anticipated discharge date for most patients can be determined early in the admission process to alleviate any non-medical postponements in discharge if a multidisciplinary approach, case management, and client education are effectively utilized at the earliest given opportunity. While LOS varies by the complexity of each patient, diagnosis and the standing support of outpatient resources, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development reports the average length of stay (ALOS) in the United States is 6.1 days (Health at a Glance, 2017). Length of stay (LOS), defined as an inpatient’s duration of hospitalization in the acute care setting, is affected by multiple factors, both medical and non-medical.
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